California Electric Scooter Accident Lawyer

Electric Scooters Accident Lawyers in Beverly Hills, California

Electric scooters are a fun and convenient way to get from one place to another, but they also leave you vulnerable to injuries if you’re involved in an accident. From 2014 to 2020, UCLA researchers found that the emergency rooms saw more than 1,000 patients for injuries related to electric scooter accidents.

If a negligent party injured you while you were riding an electric scooter, an electric scooter accident lawyer will assess your injuries and determine the compensation you deserve. Then, they will negotiate with insurance companies and at-fault parties to make sure you get a fair settlement. Our team at Setareh Law can help you every step of the way. 

Injuries That Typically Occur in Electric Scooter Accidents

Injuries from e-scooter accidents can range from contusions to traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). Other common injuries include dislocations, road rash, and fractures. Most fractures occur in the upper limbs, but more severe lower-limb fractures requiring surgery have happened. Fractures that have occurred in the bones of the central core of the body include:

• Cranial and facial bones
• Neck
• Vertebrae
• Ribcage 

Some injuries that electric scooter riders sustain in an accident may cause long-term damage that requires multiple trips to the hospital to get care for. Also, this study found that 30% of injured e-scooter riders who visited the ER over a two-year period were diagnosed with head and neck trauma. Along with skull, face, and neck fractures, other common injuries include soft tissue and intracranial hemorrhages or bleeding. 

Types of Compensation Available After an Electric Scooter Accident

Any medical costs incurred as a result of your injuries are compensable. The negligent party should be responsible for compensating you for any medical bills, surgeries, or long-term care aids. 

Also, lost wages or wage-earning potential at work would also be the at-fault party’s responsibility if they caused your accident. Important documents to collect if you’re losing time at work in order to help prove your claim include pay stubs, emails from your employer, and time off requests. Medical costs and lost wages are often considered economic damages.

On the other hand, non-economic damages include pain and suffering, loss of consortium, and emotional distress. These are harder to quantify, which is why working with a skilled Califona electric scooter accident attorney can help you get the compensation you’re owed following your electric scooter accident. Non-economic damages, while harder to calculate, often create long-lasting impacts. Pain and suffering or post-traumatic stress disorder may arise after an accident, potentially leading to years of therapy or other types of help. This is why it’s important to get compensation for both economic and non-economic damages. 

How Seterah Law Can Help Your Case and Fight For Your Rights

Our team of electric scooter accident attorneys can gather important documents and evidence to establish a clear record of what happened to cause the accident and who is at fault. With this documentation and evidence, we can also account for the exact injuries and damages you sustained during the accident. This will justify the amount of compensation requested. We will present this documentation and evidence when we file the claim.

Insurance companies will try to downplay your injuries or offer a low settlement amount to protect your interests. Still, we will approach resolving your claim armed with knowledge of the law. Our main priority is your overall well-being and health, which is why we fight hard for your rights. We also will answer any questions you have about the legal process to mitigate any stress you may be feeling.

We are knowledgeable about the laws regarding e-scooters, and with this knowledge, we can stand up against the insurance companies that attempt not to pay compensation that you need to heal. When everyone involved can’t agree on a settlement, we won’t hesitate to file a lawsuit and get your compensation awarded through the court system.

Contact Setareh Law For a Free Consultation Today

The attorneys at Setareh Law are well-informed about electric scooter accident laws in California. We have many years of experience undergoing negotiation and trial processes when fighting for our clients. Our team has compassion and empathy for injured electric scooter riders and will fight for the compensation you need to help you make a full recovery.  

If you or a loved one has been in an accident while operating an electric scooter, the attorneys at Setareh Law will work hard to make sure compensation is forthcoming for any injuries that you or they suffered. Reach out for a free case evaluation by calling Setareh Law at (310) 659-1826 or completing our contact form. Our team also speaks Spanish to help communicate with as many parties as possible during the legal process.

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Setareh Law, APLC

8484 Wilshire Blvd #870,

Beverly Hills, CA 90211